Chapter 2226 - 2223: Quick Resolution

"Go to Fu Lei Heaven in Heavenly State—the Forbidden Land Thunder Pond!"

Ye Xuan wasted no words and moved with a single thought.

The next moment.

The environment around Ye Xuan suddenly changed.

Rumble————

All around was an infinite roll of thunder.

Thunder Pond.

He arrived in an instant.

Sensing the Thunder Pond’s world-destructive power, Ye Xuan cast his gaze not far ahead.

There, the Nine Netherworld Phoenix was frolicking in the Thunder Pond, absorbing its power to further strengthen its Thunder God Body.

It had to be said, during its secluded cultivation in the Thunder Pond, the Nine Netherworld Phoenix’s power recovered rapidly.

But that was all.

It had long been left behind by Ye Xuan.

Upon sensing Ye Xuan’s presence, the Nine Netherworld Phoenix abruptly opened its eyes.

However, this time, the Nine Netherworld Phoenix did not provoke Ye Xuan.

The last time Ye Xuan returned from the Emperor Road, it tried to probe him, only to be instantly defeated by a single move.

Unless it could reclaim its true form, it had no chance of standing against Ye Xuan.

The gap was too vast...

"Huh?!"

At that moment, the Nine Netherworld Phoenix suddenly gasped in shock, flying swiftly to Ye Xuan’s side, stirring a cascade of thunder.

"Did you go to the Death Netherworld?!"

The Nine Netherworld Phoenix’s tone was urgent, staring intently at Ye Xuan.

Ye Xuan looked at the Nine Netherworld Phoenix with a peculiar expression: "Aren’t you a phoenix? Why do you have a keen nose like a dog?"

"Quick, tell me, what happened!"

Right now, the Nine Netherworld Phoenix didn’t bother to bicker with Ye Xuan, and spoke rapidly.

Ye Xuan replied leisurely, "Indeed, I took a trip to the Death Netherworld, inquired some matters from the Du Ming Immortal King, and asked if it was possible to retrieve your true form."

"What was the result?!"

The Nine Netherworld Phoenix’s eyes shone brightly with awe, but then it sighed in disappointment: "If you asked directly, it’s almost impossible. The heart of Du Ming Immortal King was once slain by me, he absolutely won’t spare me!"

Despite saying this, the Nine Netherworld Phoenix still looked at Ye Xuan with hope.

Ye Xuan nodded slightly and said, "That’s true, he is unwilling to spare you. But I’ve already figured out the Four Extremes Nether Pillar, so next time I can directly go, and see if I can retrieve your true form."

"Good!"

The Nine Netherworld Phoenix let out a low roar, unable to contain its excitement.

Although at first disappointed by Ye Xuan’s words, it had anticipated this result, so hearing there was still a chance made it excited beyond control.

"But why should I help you retrieve it?"

This question left the Nine Netherworld Phoenix speechless.

The Nine Netherworld Phoenix looked at Ye Xuan, pulling the corners of its mouth: "You’re still you, always seeking benefits, even after scheming against me countless times you still hope for compensation."

Ye Xuan chuckled, "And what promise do you plan to make this time?"

The Nine Netherworld Phoenix: "..."

Taking a deep breath, the Nine Netherworld Phoenix settled its emotions, huffing, "I’ll overlook the previous scheming against me, and uphold everything I previously promised you."

Ye Xuan tilted his head, gazing at the Nine Netherworld Phoenix, "Isn’t that the bare minimum?"

The Nine Netherworld Phoenix’s eyes darkened, "Don’t push it too far!"

"Oh?"

Ye Xuan smirked, half amused.

A chill ran down the Nine Netherworld Phoenix’s spine, then it conceded, "Anyhow, aren’t we friends by now?"

"Friends?" Ye Xuan’s smile remained cool, "Such expensive words."

Biting its teeth, the Nine Netherworld Phoenix sternly promised, "As long as you help me retrieve my true form, in addition to my previous promises, I will assist you unconditionally three times!"

"Three times!"

The Nine Netherworld Phoenix emphasized.

Ye Xuan grinned, "That can work, but I must warn you, once your true form is retrieved, neither the Du Ming Immortal King nor the Curse Tree will spare you, or me for that matter."

The Nine Netherworld Phoenix assured, beating its chest, "That won’t be an issue. I will handle them when the time comes."

"Moreover, I can give you a free piece of information."

"You might not know this, but the Du Ming Immortal King can’t exert his full power because he is still suppressing a Dou Tian King!"

After saying this, the Nine Netherworld Phoenix watched Ye Xuan.

Then...

It noticed Ye Xuan’s calm expression.

"Alright, consider I said nothing."

The Nine Netherworld Phoenix was deflated, forced to make a self-deprecating remark.

Little did it know, not only had Ye Xuan already retrieved its true form, but he had also made use of that Dou Tian King.

Had it known this, the Nine Netherworld Phoenix would not have agreed, nor spoken further.

Poor Nine Netherworld Phoenix.

Tricked by Ye Xuan yet again.

"Any changes in the Thunder Pond lately?"

Ye Xuan didn’t dwell on the Death Netherworld topic, addressing the matter directly.

He had always been wary of the Thunder Pond.

After all, in the Dark Thunder World deep within, he had unexpectedly gained a daughter.

This daughter was exceptionally powerful.

Furthermore, he had also subdued the Three-headed Mad Thunder Beast, securing the Thunder Leaf for it.

In the future, this Three-headed Mad Thunder Beast is highly likely to become an Emperor.

That’s why, even with no Sovereign there, Ye Xuan frequently visited the Thunder Pond.

"Yes!"

Upon Ye Xuan’s question, the Nine Netherworld Phoenix immediately nodded, "Shortly after you left, that mysterious elder who competed with the Three-headed Mad Thunder Beast for the Thunder Leaf appeared again and fought it."

Ye Xuan squinted his eyes, "What was the outcome?"

The Nine Netherworld Phoenix shook its head, "My power was limited at the time, I couldn’t engage in the fight, but when that elder left, he looked displeased, indicating probable failure."

Ye Xuan looked toward the depth of the Thunder Pond but ultimately chose not to disturb the Three-headed Mad Thunder Beast.

After that battle, the Three-headed Mad Thunder Beast was probably absorbing the Thunder Leaf’s power fiercely.

As for that mysterious elder...

His background wasn’t particularly remarkable.

Just another contender for the Immortal Treasure.

"Next time, try to lend a hand, you’re not at risk of dying now."

Ye Xuan glanced at the Nine Netherworld Phoenix, speaking casually.

The Nine Netherworld Phoenix gave a sheepish grin, "Since you said so, I’ll naturally assist."

Then suddenly, the Nine Netherworld Phoenix paused.

Because it realized, Ye Xuan had vanished.

Ye Xuan’s aura was completely undetectable, as if he had never even been there.

"Has this guy already reached such a level?"

A chill shook through the Nine Netherworld Phoenix’s heart, realizing it needed to recover its strength quickly.

Meanwhile.

Ye Xuan had already returned to the black hole.

With the Inverted Sky, traveling to other Forbidden Lands became much easier for him.

After the Thunder Pond, Ye Xuan proceeded to the Great Ruins of Xuanzhou and the Earth State Black Abyss.

No accidents occurred.

Then, Ye Xuan ventured to the Desolate Realm of Desolate State.

Previously, the outbreak in the Desolate Realm affected the entire Desolate God Demon Palace.

The Guardian God of the Desolate God Demon Palace also awakened, and under Ye Xuan’s command, many monsters emerging from the Desolate Realm were slain.

Revisiting the Desolate Realm, Ye Xuan did not linger outside, heading straight for its deepest part.

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